Teaching Autism and Special Education by Nikki

Errorless Learning and Low-Pressure Activities for Busy Holiday Weeks


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Hey teacher friend, the holidays are here! 🎄
The tree’s up, the glitter’s flying, and your classroom smells like glue sticks and cocoa. But between concerts, dress-up days, and schedule changes, things can start to feel a little chaotic.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to bring calm back into your classroom with errorless learning and low-pressure activities, because your students (and you!) deserve success and peace during these busy weeks.

What You’ll Learn
  • What errorless learning really means, and why it’s perfect for December

  • How it helps neurodivergent students feel safe, confident, and successful

  • Practical, low-prep activity ideas that still meet IEP goals

  • How maintenance work supports long-term learning

  • Why simplifying isn’t “slacking” ... it’s smart, sustainable teaching

    Quick Ideas to Try
    • Sorting and matching tasks: ornaments, colors, winter clothes

    • Velcro task boxes or file folders: structured and calming

    • Simple crafts: stickers, pre-cut pieces, guaranteed success

    • Movement breaks: “reindeer yoga” or “snowflake stretches”

    • Maintenance tasks: revisit familiar routines and visuals

      Low-pressure doesn’t mean low-value.
      The goal right now isn’t perfection, it’s preservation of calm, confidence, and energy.
      Errorless learning gives your students success and gives you permission to breathe.

      Find my favorite errorless learning activities here;

      • Errorless Learning Task Boxes
      • Errorless Learning Boom Cards
      • 0-10 Errorless Learning Adapted Books
      • Errorless Learning File Folder Activities
      • You can find all of my errorless learning activities and resources here.

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